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  1. Press Release:

    New 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is The Quickest, Fastest and Most Powerful Sedan in The World

    With 707 horsepower, an NHRA-certified quarter mile elapsed time of 11.0 seconds on street tires and a top speed of 204 miles per hour, the world's only four-door muscle car is the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan ever

    Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat engine produces 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful V-8 Chrysler Group LLC has ever produced

    Unrivaled four-door performance includes quarter mile elapsed time in 11.0 seconds on street tires, 0-100-0 mph in under 13 seconds and a top speed of 204 miles per hour (mph)

    Dodge and SRT designers re-sculpt and refined nearly every body panel with functional performance cues, including heat extractors in the hood, unique front and rear fascias and dramatic LED lighting in both front and rear

    Segment-first TorqueFlite heavy-duty eight-speed automatic transmission capable of delivering fuel-efficient street driving and maximum performance track driving with 160 millisecond shifts with rev-matching

    New performance attributes include the largest brakes ever offered in a Chrysler Group vehicle – 15.4-inch Brembo two-piece rotors with six-piston calipers, 20 x 9.5-inch wide forged aluminum wheels with Pirelli P Zero performance tires, adaptive damping three-mode suspension and three-mode, heavy-duty eight-speed automatic transmission

    New SRT Performance Pages allow drivers to tailor the driving experience by controlling horsepower, transmission shift speeds, paddle shifters, traction and suspension

    Two key fobs – one black and one red. The red fob unlocks all 707 horsepower

    New interior design elements, including SRT three-spoke, flat-bottom steering wheel, 7-inch reconfigurable digital gauge cluster, 8.4-inch touchscreen, Nappa leather and Alcantara suede seating, premium materials and a choice of four new trim and color combinations

    Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat features a slew of the latest high-tech features, including the new award-winning available Uconnect Access system, Uconnect Access Services with roadside assistance, theft-alarm notification, voice texting, new 3-D navigation and the ability to turn the Charger into a Wi-Fi hotspot

    August 13, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Dodge is upping its high-performance game again with the unveiling of the new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.

    The new Charger SRT Hellcat will feature the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine that produces 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque – making it the quickest, fastest, most powerful production sedan in the world, as well as the most capable and technologically advanced four-door muscle car in America.

    "For the last eight years, a large part of the Dodge Charger's successful formula has been its many personalities. It's a muscle car, a performance sedan, a family capable sedan; its success is that it can be any or all of those things, depending on how the customer chooses to equip their car," said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO - Dodge and SRT Brands. "And now, with a NHRA-certified quarter mile time of 11.0 seconds and a 204 mph top speed, the new 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat redefines itself again, as the quickest, fastest, most powerful sedan in the world!"

    The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat will be built at the Brampton (Ont.) Assembly plant. Production is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2015.

    Awe-inspiring powertrain; largest brakes ever offered in a Chrysler Group vehicle

    The new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is powered by the new supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 engine. Its 707 horsepower matches the highest rating of any V-8 engine in Chrysler Group's celebrated history – that of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

    The all-new supercharged V-8 engine is mated to the beefy new TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic transmission.

    This new Hellcat engine is Dodge and SRT's first application of V-8 supercharger technology, featuring a forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces. The result is a crank so well-engineered it can withstand firing pressures of 110 bar (1,595 psi) – the equivalent of five family sedans standing on each piston, every two revolutions. And its unique, specially tuned crank damper has been tested to 13,000 rpm.

    High-strength, forged-alloy pistons, developed using advanced telemetry measurement, are coupled to powder-forged connecting rods with high-load-capacity bushings and diamond-like-carbon-coated piston pins.

    The supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 has premium-grade, heat-treated aluminum-alloy cylinder heads, which are optimized for superior thermal conductivity. And its die-cast aluminum rocker covers are HEMI Orange.

    Standard on the Charger SRT Hellcat is the largest front-brake package ever offered in a Chrysler Group vehicle, which were first introduced on the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat, featuring all-new 390-mm (15.4-inch) Brembo two-piece rotors with six-piston calipers for outstanding heat management and thermal capacity and longevity.

    The unrivaled four-door performance numbers tell an impressive story with the quarter mile in 11.0 seconds, 0-100-0 mph in under 13 seconds, and a top speed of 204 mile per hour (mph).

    All-new Drive Modes tailor the driving experience to each individual driver

    Whether its on-road or on-track, Charger SRT Hellcat owners can personalize their drive experience, via the all-new Drive Modes feature. Drive Modes tailor the driving experience by controlling horsepower, transmission shift speeds, paddle shifters, traction and suspension. Drive Modes are pre-configured for Sport, Track and Default settings, while the Custom setting lets the driver customize the drive experience to their favorite settings.

    Custom - Allows the driver to personalize the vehicle's performance

    Sport - Delivers increased vehicle performance capability over the Default Mode

    Track - Delivers maximum vehicle performance capability on smooth, dry surfaces

    Default - Activates automatically when starting the vehicle

    Eco - Maximizes fuel economy with a revised shift schedule, pedal map and second-gear starts

    The Drive Modes feature is controlled through the Uconnect system and may be accessed by performing any of the following:

    Pushing the SRT button on the instrument panel switch bank

    Selecting "Drive Modes" from the "SRT & Apps" menu

    Selecting "Drive Modes" from within the Performance Pages menu

    Unlocking the power

    The all-new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat comes standard with two key fobs – red and black. The red key fob is the only key that can unlock the full horsepower and torque potential of the SRT Hellcat engine; while the black key fob limits the driver to a reduced engine output.

    When Valet Mode is activated, the following vehicle configurations are enabled:

    Engine is remapped to significantly reduce horsepower and torque; limited to 4,000 rpm

    Transmission locks out access to first gear and upshifts earlier than normal

    Transmission will treat the manual shifter position the same as the drive position

    Traction, steering and suspension are set to their "Street" settings

    Steering-wheel paddle shifters are disabled

    Drive Mode functions are disabled

    Electronic stability control (ESC) is enabled to Full-on

    Launch Control is disabled

    The driver can activate and deactivate Valet Mode with a four-digit PIN code they create.

    Sinister, functional exterior design

    Inspired by its performance-enthusiast roots when Charger first launched more than 45 years ago, the new Charger successfully pays homage to past muscle cars while offering distinctly modern all-new exterior and interior appointments.

    The Dodge and SRT design team builds upon the 2015 Dodge Charger's new modern four-door fastback coupe's already iconic exterior styling by adding a sinister-looking, unique front fascia, hood, rear fascia and spoiler.

    The new exterior of the 2015 Dodge Charger is spiritually inspired by the iconic second-generation Charger from the late 1960s, and for 2015, specifically draws its cues from the 1969 model. With its rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform and proven power, the Charger's modern take on old-school muscle is sure to resonate with today's enthusiasts.

    Up front, the Charger SRT Hellcat receives the larger, power-bulge aluminum hood, which features a dedicated "cold-air" intake – a visual styling cue from the first Viper coupe built in 1996 – and dual air extractors to ensure effective removal of heat and reduced air turbulence in the engine compartment.

    The redesigned front fascia and grille use unique, blacked out upper and lower textures to produce the menacing look that is sure to make onlookers notice the ultimate performance sedan.

    An integrated front splitter optimizes airflow to the cooling modules without compromising vehicle balance.

    Filling the wheel wells are "Slingshot" split-seven spoke 20 x 9.5-inch, lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with either standard Matte Black or available Brass Monkey/dark bronze finishes.

    Two new 275/40ZR20 Pirelli P Zero tires provide performance for all seasons. Both Pirelli P Zero Nero and P Zero tires are Y-Plus rated to handle the extreme speeds the Charger SRT Hellcat is capable of producing.

    At the rear, a single piece decked spoiler is painted in body color while the unique fascia and valence showcase the 4-inch round exhaust tips.

    The Dodge Charger SRT's signature "racetrack" LED tail lamps take on the same continuous glowing ribbon of light that debuted on the new 2014 Dodge Durango.

    The center high-mounted stop lamp is relocated from the top of the deck lid to the roofline inside the back glass, allowing centering of the Charger SRT's backup camera.

    The rear styling makeover begins at the touchdown point of the C-pillar, which is moved rearward to create an even more pronounced fastback appearance combined with a shorter rear overhang.

    High-performance driver-oriented interior

    The 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat's restyled driver-focused interior features premium, soft-touch materials, a new 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) customizable digital instrument gauge cluster and a new instrument panel center stack with the latest generation 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen media center.

    New for 2015, drivers can select one of the many offered backgrounds to connect the digital look and feel with their chosen interior package. In addition, the Charger SRT Hellcat comes standard with a premium 900 watt, 18-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system.

    An all-new and class-exclusive electronic shifter with an all-new driver-oriented T-handle provides the driver with intuitive gear selection and offers an Auto Stick selector gate for added control.

    A redesigned SRT-branded heated steering wheel features a flat bottom and thick rim for the high-performance driver. Standard paddle shifters are located on the back of the upper spokes. The buttons to control the driver-configurable, full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) display are large and illuminated. Buttons for Uconnect and phone access now reside along the bottom edge of the horizontal spokes. Optional adaptive cruise control is configured by buttons that are symmetrically opposite on the right-hand side of the wheel. As before, the highly praised audio controls are still found on the back of the upper spokes. This new power tilt-telescoping steering wheel also has a 360-degree heat element.

    The new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat features redesigned seats with improved cushioning and more comfortable contours. For improved comfort and convenience, the SRT Hellcat includes standard heated and ventilated front high-performance seats and heated rear seats.

    Charger continues to grow its market share

    The 2015 Dodge Charger competes in the U.S. full-size car market, but stands alone in a class by itself as the only American-bred four-door muscle car. In March of 2014, the Dodge brand reached a significant milestone, with Challenger and Charger sales combining to sell a total of more than 1 million units in the United States.

    The Charger's combination of aggressive and youthful image, full-size functionality and world-class engineering and quality resonates with young and affluent buyers. Charger's purchasers on average are 15 years younger than its competitors' buyers within the segment, with more than half identifying themselves as millennials or Generation Xers.

    The Charger's appeal is attracting a high number of conquest buyers, helping drive a 62 percent increase in sales since 2009 – double the growth of the standard full-size car segment. In 2013, Charger posted its best sales year since 2007, further fueling a 3.2 percentage point gain in market share since 2009.

    About Dodge

    The Dodge brand is tearing into its centennial year as America's mainstream performance brand, celebrating its 100th anniversary on July 1, 2014. With the purification of the brand and consolidation with SRT, Dodge is getting back to its performance roots with every single model it offers. The consolidated Dodge and SRT brands will offer a complete lineup of performance vehicles that stand out within their own segments. Dodge will be the "mainstream performance" brand within the Chrysler showroom. SRT will be positioned as the "ultimate performance" halo of the Dodge brand, together creating a complete and balanced performance brand with one vision and one voice.

    From muscle cars to compact cars, minivans, crossovers and full-size SUVs, the Dodge brand's full lineup of 2015 models deliver best-in-class horsepower, class-exclusive technology, unmatched capability and a slew of cool features, such as LED headlamps, Dodge signature racetrack tail lamps, dual exhaust, 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment centers and 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) customizable gauge clusters, to name a few. For the 2015 model year, customers will be able to drive the new 2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger, as well as the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The Dodge brand lineup also includes the 2015 Dodge Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey, including the new Crossroad model, and Dodge Viper SRT.

    Sito Ufficiale: 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat | driveSRT

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    2014 Chevrolet Niva concept teased ahead of Moscow Motor Show

    Debuts two weeks from now

    The GM-AvtoVAZ joint venture in Russia has released two teaser images depicting the 2014 Chevrolet Niva concept.

    The concept serves as a sneak preview of the next generation model which will likely continue to boast a full-time 4WD arrangement rather than turning into a soft city crossover lacking any serious off-road capabilities. We modified the original teaser image by boosting brightness in order to get a better view of the exterior which appears more refined compared to the outgoing model.

    The generous ground clearance, off-road tires and additional lighting are all ingredients signaling the Niva will be tailored to off-road enthusiasts but this time offering a more evolved exterior styling. It is believed the modest 81 bhp 1.7-liter engine of the current car will be replaced with a PSA-sourced 1.8-liter motor developing 135 bhp (100 kW).

    The concept will be showcased two weeks from now at the Moscow Motor Show and is set to enter production in December. We should specify that although General Motors has announced the Chevrolet brand will exit the European market by the end of 2015, Russia will be an exception to this decision.

    2014 Chevrolet Niva concept teased ahead of Moscow Motor Show

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    Dallara preparing road-going sports car for 2017 launch

    To cost around 80,000 EUR

    Dallara founder has announced a road-going car is being prepared for a 2017 market release.

    Gian Paolo Dallara told CAR the company is working on a lightweight sports car set to compete in the same segment as the Lotus Elise/Exige and Alfa Romeo 4C. The famous Italian chassis manufacturer is targeting a curb weight of only 850 kg (1,874 lbs) and a pure driving experience without assisted steering or any other electronic aids.

    The model will come with a simple yet functional folding soft roof and without too many amenities (except for AC) as they want to keep weight down low as much as possible. At its heart will likely be an Alfa Romeo/Fiat-sourced 4-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine delivering around 300 bhp (224 kW).

    For those of you who are unfamiliar with Gian Paolo Dallara's work, he was involved in the development of important cars such as the iconic Ferrari 250 GTO. He was actually hired by Enzo Ferrari himself back in 1959 and is responsible for introducing the wind tunnel at the company's headquarters. He also worked for Lamborghini and helped develop the gorgeous Miura which he considers as being "the most significant sports car of its era."

    When asked by CAR why we still don't have a Dallara-badged sports car, the 77-year-old engineer said insufficient funds and lack of time are to blame but now focus is on a road-legal model scheduled to come out in 2017. Dallara plans on making only 100 units annually and each will carry a starting price of approximately 80,000 EUR (106,800 USD / 63,500 GBP).

    Dallara preparing road-going sports car for 2017 launch

    Segmento Lotus Elise/Exige - Alfa Romeo 4C

    Peso 850 Kg

    Motore Fiat 4 cilindri 2000 turbo :pen:

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  4. Scheda http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/chrysler/200-4-door-sedan

    ARLINGTON, Va. — The redesigned 2015 Chrysler 200, a midsize moderately priced car, earns the top rating of good in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's small overlap front crash test, a step up from the previous generation's rating of acceptable. With good ratings in all five of the Institute's crashworthiness evaluations, plus an available front crash prevention system that earns a superior rating, the 200 qualifies for the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.

    In the small overlap test, the driver's space was maintained well, and injury measures recorded on the dummy indicated a low risk of any significant injuries in a real-world crash of this severity. The dummy's head was well controlled by the frontal airbag, which stayed in position during the crash. The side curtain airbag deployed and had sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structures. The 200 earns a good rating in every measurement category for small overlap protection including structure, restraints and dummy kinematics, and injury measures for the head and neck, chest, pelvis, and legs and feet.
    The Institute added the small overlap evaluation to its testing lineup in 2012. In the crash, 25 percent of a vehicle's front end on the driver side strikes a rigid barrier at 40 mph. It replicates what happens when the front corner of a vehicle strikes another vehicle or an object such as a tree or a utility pole.
    The 200 earns a superior rating for front crash prevention when equipped with its optional forward collision warning system with autobrake, part of a package called SafetyTec. In track evaluations, the system completely stopped the vehicle in the Institute's 12 mph test and significantly reduced the vehicle's speed in the 25 mph test.
    To qualify for Top Safety Pick+, a vehicle must earn a good or acceptable rating for small overlap protection, good ratings in the Institute's moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, plus a basic, advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.



    Redesigned Chrysler 200 aces small overlap test
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    Lightweight E-Type to show historic side of Jaguar Special Operations in Monterey - Autoblog

    JAGUAR LAND ROVER SPECIAL OPERATIONS REVEALS CONTINUATION LIGHTWEIGHT E-TYPE

    þJaguar Land Rover Special Operations has unveiled its continuation Lightweight E-Type - hand-built by skilled Jaguar craftsmen in a new facility at Browns Lane in England

    þThe new Lightweight E-Type will be produced by Jaguar Heritage, which operates within the Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations division

    þSix customer Lightweight E-Type vehicles will be built - each assigned one of the remaining chassis numbers originally allocated in 1963 to the intended 18-car 'Special GT E-Type' project, of which just 12 were built

    þThe new Jaguar Heritage workshop at Browns Lane is now open to offer Jaguar service and restoration of classic Jaguar models

    þThe specification includes an aluminum body shell, doors, trunk lid, hardtop and hood, and is made to original standards

    þThe classic six-cylinder XK engine features an aluminum block, 'wide angle' aluminum cylinder head and dry sump lubrication

    þThe cars will be sold as period competition vehicles and all will be suitable for FIA homologation for historic motorsport purposes

    þOnly 12 of the original Lightweight E-Type vehicles were built, all but one leaving the Jaguar Browns Lane competitions department in 1963 (the last car was delivered in 1964)

    þA prototype Lightweight E-Type - 'Car Zero' - has been completed and will be revealed on August 14th at the opening reception of the Pebble Beach automotive weekend, the world's most prestigious classic car event

    "Special Operations' remit is to indulge our most discerning and enthusiastic customers' passion for our cars - including those from our past. This is why our Jaguar Heritage division exists, and why the new Lightweight E-Type is such an incredibly exciting project.

    "The E-Type is an iconic car, and the Lightweight E-Type the most desirable of all. To be able to complete the intended production run of 18, some 50 years after the last Lightweight was completed, was an opportunity we couldn't miss."

    John Edwards, Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations

    (MAHWAH, N.J.) - August 11, 2014 - Jaguar has revealed the prototype of its continuation Lightweight E-Type - six of which will be built and sold.

    Jaguar announced in May 2014 that it would create six continuation Lightweight E-Type vehicles, each built by Jaguar Heritage, part of Jaguar Land Rover's new Special Operations division.

    Each of the six cars will be built to the specification of the last Lightweight E-Type delivered in 1964 and will be hand-crafted at a new Heritage facility located at the spiritual home of the E-Type, Browns Lane in Coventry, England. The cars will be sold as competition vehicles and all will be suitable for FIA homologation for historic motorsport purposes.

    These six cars are the 'missing' six vehicles from the 'Special GT E-Type' project, which originally started in February 1963 with the objective of building 18 cars. Only 12 of the aluminum-bodied Lightweight E-Type vehicles were eventually built and the remaining six designated chassis numbers have lain dormant, until now. The six new cars will carry these unused Lightweight E-Type chassis numbers. A race winner in the hands of a variety of famous drivers during its competitive career, the car achieved worldwide fame, and today, original examples are highly sought after.

    In recreating the Lightweight E-Type, Jaguar Heritage has been able to call upon the superlative skills and experience of many talented engineers and technicians currently working at the company. Many employees have historic links with the building of the original E-Type. One employee can trace three generations of service to Jaguar, dating back to the 1960s. The expertise and attention brought to bear on this project ensures the vehicles will be authentic and built to the highest quality standards.

    "Operating from a brand new workshop at Browns Lane - now open for the restoration and servicing of customer cars - the building of six new, meticulously crafted Lightweight E-Type period competition cars by Jaguar Heritage is testament to the unique skills within the team. To know those same skills can also be utilized to the benefit of existing classic Jaguar owners means this is a very exciting time for Jaguar Heritage."

    Derek Weale, Director, Jaguar Heritage Business

    ENGINEERING

    Body

    The core component of the Lightweight E-Type is its aluminum body shell, which reduced the weight by 250lbs (114kg) versus the production steel bodywork. When tasked with recreating the aluminum body, today's Jaguar engineers could relate at once to what their predecessors had achieved 50 years before. Even though enormous advances in aluminum technology have been made since the 1960s, the decision was taken not to incorporate modern materials or build methods. While high-strength aluminum alloys and bonded structures would have been invisible, they would not have been true to the original design - nor would they have conformed to the FIA's homologation requirements for historic racing.

    Advanced technology was deployed to ensure the highest quality and most faithful rendition of the Lightweight E-Type. Using advanced scanning technology, the inner and outer surfaces of a Lightweight body shell were digitally mapped. The resulting detailed scan, which recorded dimensions and shape down to a fraction of a millimeter, was assessed to validate how the body was assembled in the 1960s. This also revealed how consistent the structure was side-to-side, and how it could be engineered today to produce the highest quality results.

    This digital capturing process gave engineers complete control over the body's 230 individual components. Shapes were optimized before the data was sent to the tool room at the engineering center. Even panels which are unseen within the structure have been faithfully reproduced. To ensure absolute symmetry, one side of the scanned body was used as the baseline, and then mirrored to produce an identical form on the opposite side.

    The outer 'A-surface' CAD scan was then transferred to the design department, where the surface geometry was finalized. This work ensures that the tooling from which the body parts are produced is as accurate as possible.

    Approximately 75 percent of the panels are made in-house at Jaguar Land Rover, with a few very large stampings being supplied by external specialists using Jaguar-designed tooling. The grades of aluminum used for both the under-structure and surface panels are nearly identical to those used for the original vehicles. The body is completed to original Lightweight E-Type Chassis no. 12 specifications, by which time additional strengthening in key areas of the shell had been added.

    The aluminum body is then completed by the addition of an aluminum hood, doors and trunk lid. As with the original cars, an aluminum hard top is standard.

    The development of the body-in-white tooling was undertaken by the same department that builds all Jaguar Land Rover prototype vehicles. The build process and assembly procedures were initially proved out on a prototype known as "Car Zero;" this is an engineering prototype and will not carry one of the six Lightweight chassis numbers.

    For the Lightweight E-Type project, Jaguar engineers created a 'grey book' of the type used during the development of new production Jaguar vehicles. This internal document sets out the required quality standards in terms of body shell fit-and-finish and ensures a consistency of build quality for all six new Lightweight E-Type vehicles.

    A roll cage is standard equipment and the body includes mounting points for a detachable front extension which is available as an option. The cars are built in a form suitable for FIA homologation for historic motorsport purposes.

    Powertrain

    The Lightweight E-Type was powered by a highly tuned version of the Jaguar XK inline-six engine. With chain-driven dual overhead camshafts and an aluminum head with hemispherical combustion chambers, it remained an advanced design in 1963 even though it was introduced in 1948 in the Jaguar XK 120.

    This was this engine that powered the C-Type and D-Type vehicles to five Le Mans victories in the 1950s. The unit developed for the Lightweight E-Type is based on the 3,868cc (236 cu in) engine which won Le Mans in 1957 in the D-Type. A similar cylinder head is used, but in place of the D-Type's cast iron block, Jaguar introduced an aluminum block with steel liners for the Lightweight E-Type, which substantially reduced the amount of weight over the front wheels.

    Another feature transferred from the D-Type is the dry sump lubrication system. This uses a scavenge pump to collect oil from the sump and return it to a separate oil tank. This reduces oil windage, maintains oil pressure during fast cornering and allows for higher oil capacity.

    The compression ratio is 10:1 and the car is equipped with three 45 DCOE carburetors. These were homologated for the Lightweight E-Type alongside a mechanical fuel injection system. This fuel injection system is being offered to customers as an option, and is fitted to prototype "Car Zero." The exhaust manifold is a steel fabrication that leads into dual exhaust pipes and a center muffler at the rear of the car, later terminating in two polished tail pipes.

    With over 300 horsepower and torque in the region of 280 lb-ft at 4500 rpm, the car is endowed with rapid acceleration from a comparatively low engine speed - a traditional feature of Jaguar racing engines. A 12 volt negative ground electrical system is used, and the engine benefits from a modern inertia-type starter motor. Other aluminum features include the radiator, oil cooler and expansion tank for the coolant.

    The power is transferred to the road via a lightweight, low inertia flywheel, a single-plate clutch, and a close-ratio, four-speed, fully-synchronized manual gearbox. The standard rear axle ratio is 3.31:1 and a variety of final drive ratios will be available. All Lightweight E-Type vehicles will be delivered with the Powr-Lok limited-slip differential.

    Chassis

    The double wishbone front suspension and independent wide-based wishbone rear suspension (where the drive-shaft serves as the upper link) are set up according to period racing practice, with upgraded shock absorbers controlling the front torsion bars and rear coil springs.

    The steering is the standard E-Type rack-and-pinion, with a traditional wood-rim wheel for the driver. Larger (12.25-inch) brake discs are fitted at the front, with the rear brakes being standard E-Type. No servo is fitted.

    The 15-inch diameter wheels are the period correct 'perforated' style, and cast in magnesium alloy. Rim width is 7-inches in front, and 8-inches in the rear. Dunlop racing tires are fitted - 6.00 section front, 6.50 section rear, both in CR65 compound.

    Final assembly

    The unibody is built at the JLR facility in Whitley, England where it is mated to its tubular engine sub-frame - which is stiffened with gussets as it was on the original Lightweight - and then shipped to the JLR Gaydon facility for painting. It is then taken to Jaguar Heritage facility at Browns Lane where the car receives its' powertrain, suspension, brakes, steering, electrical items, instrument panel and soft trim. This process takes place in a dedicated work area close to where the original Lightweight E-Type vehicles were assembled.

    It is at this stage that personal consultation with the customer dictates the final specification for each car - no two of which are expected to be identical.

    Prototype "Car Zero" underwent a rigorous shake-down period at our test facility at Gaydon, England. This test included a vigorous shakedown at the hands of Mike Cross, Jaguar Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity. Each of the six new Lightweights will go through similar tests to ensure that they meet the required standards in terms of braking, handling and steering.

    "In our contemporary Jaguar sports cars our aim is always to achieve an immediacy of response to all driver inputs - and the goal with Lightweight E-Type was the same. For me, its response to steering, brake and throttle inputs - along with the terrific noise it creates - is what makes it such an engaging machine from the driver's seat."

    Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, Jaguar

    DESIGN

    The Jaguar Advanced Design Studio was involved in the project from an early stage, charged with creating the correct trim, together with selecting the materials used and the nature and color of finishes.

    "With the Lightweight E-Type, our focus as a design team has been to ensure that justice has been done to the original work of Sir William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer. Meticulous attention to detail has been everything to us in re-creating this car, just as it is in our contemporary Jaguars. I believe the result is a new Lightweight E-Type that is as stunning now as the originals would have been when they were new."

    Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar

    Connolly leather is used, supplied by Jonathan Connolly, with hides produced to the same specification as those used in the 1960s. This leather is used to trim the competition-type aluminum bucket seat base. The center console is also covered in leather. There will be a choice of seven trim colors.

    As befits a thoroughbred GT car where weight saving in all areas is demanded, interior trim is minimal. Customers can opt for a fully-trimmed car and the team can devise bespoke trim packages. This may include door panels, headliner for the hardtop, removable custom saddle-leather floor mats and a cover for the transmission tunnel.

    Much of prototype "Car Zero's" interior - floorpan, rocker and rear areas - have been left unpainted to emphasize the car's aluminum bodywork.

    The studio has also selected a palette of six heritage paint colors: Carmine Red, Opalescent Grey Metallic, Silver Metallic, Opalescent Blue Metallic, British Racing Green and Old English White. Various color and trim alternatives are available, as each car will be built to order. The six customers can personally discuss options with Jaguar Director of Design, Ian Callum.

    In celebration of the recreated Lightweight E-Type vehicles, Jaguar has also furthered its relationship with the Bremont Watch Company. Bremont will create six bespoke 'E-Type' watches, each of which will be offered to customers of the six new Lightweight E-Type vehicles. To read the full Jaguar and Bremont release, please visit: Interactive Jaguar.

    Notes to Editors:

    þThe E-Type was produced between 1961 and 1975 with over 72,500 built.

    þThe Lightweight E-Type vehicles were built in 1963 (one car was delivered in 1964) as a limited production vehicle by the Jaguar competition department. Twelve complete cars were built in total - 11 are believed to still exist today.

    þThe Lightweights were homologated for GT competition by being designated a 'standard' roadster E-Type fitted with a number of options. Those options varied from car to car, but the main modifications included all-aluminum unibody and aluminum body panels, aluminum-block, wide-angle cylinder head, a dry-sump 3.8-liter XK engine with optional fuel injection and an aluminum hardtop. All chassis numbers carried an 'S' prefix.

    þThe Lightweight E-Type vehicles were raced by motorsport legend. Today the remaining Lightweights are front-runners on the historic motorsport scene.

    þThe newly formed Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations team will focus on delivering halo vehicles, bespoke commissions, heritage products and branded goods.

    þThe new Lightweight E-Type is the first recreation to come from Jaguar Heritage, which operates within the Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations division.

    þUpon completion of its testing and promotional duties, "Car Zero" will be handed over to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, where it will become part of the permanent collection.

    þThe new Jaguar Heritage workshop at the historic Browns Lane site in Coventry will offer Jaguar warrantied servicing and restoration of the company's classic models. Customers can contact the workshop by calling: +44 (0)203 6011544.

    LIGHTWEIGHT E-TYPE SPECIFICATION*

    Engine System

    Engine: Aluminum six-cylinder block, wide-angle cylinder head, dry sump lubrication, lightweight low-inertia flywheel

    Displacement: 236.0 cu in (3,868cc)

    Bore/Stroke: 3.46in/4.17in (88.0mm/106.0mm)

    Valvetrain: 2 valves per cylinder, DOHC

    Compression ratio: 10:1

    Carburetors: Triple 45 DCOE Weber

    Injection (optional): Lucas mechanical, 6.25in (158.7mm) butterfly trumpets

    Crankshaft: Steel with steel H-section connecting rods

    Power: 340hp/253.5kW @ 6500rpm

    Torque: 280lbs ft/380Nm @ 4500rpm

    Fuel tank: Mesh-filled 14-gallon (64-liter) capacity

    Fuel pump: Standard E-Type

    Transmission and Driveline

    Transmission: Jaguar 4-speed fully synchronized close-ratio gearbox

    Final drive casing: Cast iron, Powr-Lok limited slip differential, axle ratio 3.31:1

    Gearbox oil: Castrol

    Clutch: Single dry plate

    Suspension and Steering

    Front: Double wishbone, LWE torsion bars, upgraded anti-roll bar

    Rear: Independent rear suspension, lower wishbones with the driveshaft acting as upper links, radius arms, anti-roll bar (Standard E-type rear springs with uprated shock absorber assemblies)

    Steering: Standard E-Type rack-and-pinion, adjustable steering column

    Brakes

    Brake discs (front): 12.00-inch Diameter (305mm)

    Brake discs (rear): 11.25-inch Diameter (286mm)

    Handbrake: Production E-Type

    Wheels and Tires

    Magnesium wheels: Front: 15-inches x 7.0J, Rear 15in x 8.0J

    Tires: Front - 6.00L15 CR65, Rear - 6.50L15 CR65

    Electrical

    Battery: 12v - 62 amp / hour

    System: 12v negative-ground

    Lighting: Tungsten headlamps and standard rear tail-lamps

    Ignition: Electronic

    Instruments: Smiths Industries

    Generator: Production E-Type

    Starter: Production E-Type

    Control Box: Production E-Type

    Wiper motor

    and blades: Production E-Type

    Exhaust and Cooling

    Exhaust: Fabricated steel manifold, steel exhaust system with center silencer box and twin polished tail pipes

    Cooling: Aluminum E-Type radiator, aluminum expansion header tank, engine oil cooler, oil sump tank

    Overview

    Length: 175.3-inches (4,453mm)

    Width: 66.9-inches (1,700mm)

    Height: 46.5in-inches (1,181mm)

    Weight: 2204.6lbs (1,000kg)

    Wheelbase: 96.1-inches (2,440mm)

    Front Track: 50.0-inches (1,270mm)

    Rear Track: 55.0-inches (1,397mm)

    BODY TRIM & HARDWARE

    Body in white & closures

    þAluminum unibody with stiffened front sub-frame for race engines above 300hp

    þRiveted and welded aluminum construction

    þAluminum body closures (hood/doors/trunk-lid)

    þAluminum detachable hard top roof

    þ21 louver hood vents

    þBlack powder-coated roll cage

    þFront brake cooling ducts integrated in hood structure

    Exterior trim

    þSide hood-release handles

    þ'Long range' aluminum quick release fuel cap

    þBody color cabin ventilation air intakes

    þProtective car cover (non-waterproof)

    þCenter hood safety catch

    þOval door mirror upgrade

    Interior Trim

    þAluminum bucket seats with increased backrest angle and padded cushions

    þRear-view mirror

    þLeather selection from Connolly palette

    þWood-rimmed steering wheel

    þAluminum gear knob and standard hand brake

    þMachined metal center panel with toggle switches and push button starter

    þFive-point competition seat belt harness

    þBlack instrument panel with glove box

    þHood and trunk stands

    Greenhouse Glass

    þClear laminated front windscreen

    þPerspex® (Polymer) side windows and rear screen

    þManual slide side windows

    *Figures are manufacturer's estimates, subject to change according to customer specification.

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    Alla Press Release internazionale, sono allegate le foto del post 1, alla Press Release in coreano, sono allegate altre foto :gratta:

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    WCF

    Press Release:

    TRACK-FOCUSED 650S SPRINT TO MAKE GLOBAL PREMIERE AT 2014 PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

    McLaren GT has today confirmed that it will premiere its latest model at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, with the wraps set to come off the track-only 650S Sprint. The stripped-out racer will make its global debut alongside a number of other models from McLaren Automotive, and completes the brand's display with four global debuts planned for the Californian event, including the McLaren P1™ GTR.

    Based on the recently launched McLaren 650S Coupe, the track-focused 650S Sprint is fitted with developments to the Brake Steer system, even more refined active aerodynamics and a race set-up for the ProActive Chassis Control (PCC). These upgrades deliver a more engaging GT racing experience, without losing any of the refinement and balance found in the road car.

    As with the 650S, the aerodynamically optimised design of the 650S Sprint offers increased levels of downforce, and the revised air intakes carried across from the road car allow for optimised cooling of the 3.8-litre twin-turbo M838T engine. In the 650S Sprint, the proven powerplant is retained from the 650S roadcar, with a unique engine and transmission calibration to further enhance on-track drivability and driver engagement.

    The cabin is fully track-focused and stripped out to minimise weight, but with no compromise to driver safety or comfort. Built around the lightweight and inherently strong carbon fibre MonoCell chassis, the interior also features an FIA-approved rollcage to further cocoon the driver. A lightweight carbon fibre HANS-approved racing seat, with full six-point harness, offers an optimised driving position, while an air-conditioning system is retained adding comfort. An integrated fire extinguisher system is also installed.

    McLaren GT recently announced the 650S GT3 race car, which will be seen on the grid from next season, and the 650S Sprint shares a number of design features with its bigger brother. A larger motorsport fuel 'bag' tank with quick-fill connectors is added, as is optimised cooling through the larger GT3-developed front radiator with a GT3-inspired bonnet integrating radiator exit ducts, and the addition of front wings louvres to further optimise airflow over, and around, the bodywork.

    The first example of the 650S Sprint is shown with a new striking livery, in an inverted colour scheme of the 650S GT3 car shown at Goodwood Festival of Speed. Finished primarily in white, the design also features the new Tarocco Orange finish seen on the GT3, with subtle black and white detailing throughout.

    The 650S Sprint has a lower ride height with recalibrated adaptive damping for revised spring rates, and sits on 19-inch centre-locking racing wheels, fitted with Pirelli slick or wet tyres, while an onboard air jacking system enables quick tyre changes. Stopping power is also enhanced and provided by a race-prepared braking system developed for the 650S Sprint. This system combines with the road car's highly effective Brake Steer system and enhanced active aerodynamics to offer superior braking performance. This allows for later braking into corners, but also improved brake feel and greater cornering speeds.

    A range of further options and upgrades are available including a CFD (computational fluid dynamics) developed aerodynamic package including carbon fibre rear wing and front splitter, a passenger seat with six-point harness, and further lightweight components including a polycarbonate windscreen.

    The 650S Sprint will be priced at £198,000*, and available from all official McLaren retailers worldwide or direct from McLaren GT. Visit retailers.mclaren.com to locate your nearest retailer.

    Source: McLaren

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    After the French manufacturer revealed the DS 5LS and DS 6WR, the offensive in China continues with the C3-XR, a model that follows the same boot tree as the Peugeot 2008 and other subcompact crossover vehicles like the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur.

    With great emphasis on the upmarket DS brand, Citroen sales from the start of 2014 to the month of June were poor to say the least, the biggest drop met in the manufacturer's traditional markets in Western Europe. This is the main reason why Citroen pushes model after model in China, attempting to counteract the dramatic drop in sales volumes in Europe.

    Similarly styled to the C-XR Concept that debuted in April at the Beijing Auto Show, what you can see in the picture gallery below are the very first photos of the production-ready China-only Citroen C3-XR. 163 inches (4.14 meters) long and 68 inches (172.7 cm) wide, the base model will be offered in the company of a 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, while the most snazzy model will benefits from a turbo'd 1.6, churning out a chunky 163 horsepower. Despite the raised ground clearance, front-wheel drive renders this Citroen as a street car, not an off-roader.

    Like most other modern Citroens, the cabin will be kitted with useful features coming in the form of a tablet-like touchscreen media system, automatic air conditioning, funky interior color combinations for the door panels, dashboard and upholstery and the list goes on. To be assembled in China by the Citroen & Dongfeng Motor Group joint venture, the upcoming Citroen C3-XR is slated to make its public debut in November at the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show, hitting Chinese showroom floors shortly after the event.

    Citroen C3-XR to Debut at Guangzhou Auto Show [Photo Gallery]

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